Staining Grey Type-S Trim

dw7 · 13th April 2010, 20:31

Might be a silly question, but has anyone seen any examples of the grey trim on a Type-S being stained / painted a darker grey/black?

I'm sure there are temporary solutions but ideally, I'd like to see if there is anything permanent that can be done to match it up to the black trim on the mirrors and window surrounds.

In an ideal world, yes I should get the car colour coded but I think this would actually make the car much more attractive, on a budget.

dw7 · 13th April 2010, 20:50

To clarify, this is something I would like to avoid doing every few weeks so rather than masking the greyness, I would like a permanent solution.

dw7 · 14th April 2010, 13:33

Anyone used this stuff before?

Forever Black Bumper/Trim cleaner reconditioner dye on eBay (end time 12-May-10 22:21:53 BST)

Syx · 14th April 2010, 13:59

Whilst I've not had any personal use, there seems to be positive feedback for the product!

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit

Back to Black vs Forever Black - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

However, from the reviews and the official site (Forever Black Car Care Products) it seems to be more of a restorer than an actual dye.

gers · 14th April 2010, 23:15

I'm actually just in the process of trying this stuff out. Plasticare Trim Dye BLACK Plastic / Rubber Bumper Paint on eBay (end time 25-Apr-10 13:24:13 BST) First impressions are pretty good. I'll let you know how it goes.

dw7 · 15th April 2010, 20:31

I think I'm going to go ahead with a more commercial product, from America...

Forever Black Dye Kit - A must have! on eBay (end time 23-Apr-10 19:10:42 BST)

Can't go too wrong for £15 inc delivery.

gers · 15th April 2010, 22:47

Yeah, you'll probably find they are all something similar anyway.

I got most of my trim done today, ran out of stuff as I've been playing around with it to find the best way of applying it

I must say it does look awesome, was pretty easy doing the sills and arches, was a bit more tricky doing the front and rear splitters with all the curves and small sections in them.

I'll post a few pics tomorrow and you can see what you think.

dw7 · 15th April 2010, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by gers

I'll post a few pics tomorrow and you can see what you think.

Cheers mate, won't click the order button just yet then. Wouldn't get it til Monday probably anyway!

gers · 15th April 2010, 23:13

Here's a pic of the sill done, just to give you an idea of how it looks. You can see the difference it makes compared to the wheel arch.

I'll get some better pics up tomorrow.

dw7 · 15th April 2010, 23:21

Wow, impressive! That just one coat?

geraintl · 15th April 2010, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by gers

Here's a pic of the sill done, just to give you an idea of how it looks. You can see the difference it makes compared to the wheel arch.

I'll get some better pics up tomorrow.

that looks 100% better than standard trim! ive already ordered some after seeing that picture! how did you find the best way to apply it was?

gers · 15th April 2010, 23:30

Yeah just one coat, and when you apply something on top like Back to Black, it deepens the colour even more.

Best way of applying it, is to use a new paint brush, if you can find one that has very soft bristles as the product is very thin, an old brush or one with hard bristles can leave brush marks.

The good thing about this stuff is that if your not happy with the finish you can just wipe it off with some white spirit and re-do it.

geraintl · 15th April 2010, 23:33

cheers for the help and advice lets just hope the effect lasts!

gers · 15th April 2010, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by geraintl

cheers for the help and advice lets just hope the effect lasts!

Yeah me too lol

I'ts not going to "do what it says on the tin" though as regards soaking into the plastic, as plastic isn't porous, but it does seem to take pretty well, I washed the sill with the power washer and it stayed on, so that's good lol.

....only time will tell.

gers · 16th April 2010, 20:21

Pics as promised

Really chuffed with how this turned out, colour coded for £12.74 ...you cant knock it! lol

Note to self..... Need to do the flappy bits below the bumper.

dw7 · 16th April 2010, 20:27

That is amazing gers, basically looks colour coded, yup!

I did order some "Forever Black" but if it isn't as black as that, I will cry and end up ordering your stuff.

What have you applied over it to shine? Anything?

gers · 16th April 2010, 20:37

Thanks mate, I like it.

I would be surprised if the stuff you ordered was much different.

I just used some Turtle Wax black in a flash on top, the dye leaves the trim like a satin finish, so this or any similar product will deepen the colour and give a nice sheen to it.

dw7 · 16th April 2010, 20:40

Cool. I will probably try some Bilt Hamber Auto Balm over mine once done. Hope it doesnt rub it off though

I'll stick some pics up soon too when done.

Osarkon · 16th April 2010, 20:43

That's got to be a much better alternative to colour coding for those with black civics. Even if you have to re-apply it once every 6 months, look at the saving!

Wire_Gal · 16th April 2010, 20:44

Ooh looks really good

I think I might invest in some...

13th April 2010, 20:31	#1 (permalink)
dw7 Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	Staining Grey Type-S Trim Might be a silly question, but has anyone seen any examples of the grey trim on a Type-S being stained / painted a darker grey/black? I'm sure there are temporary solutions but ideally, I'd like to see if there is anything permanent that can be done to match it up to the black trim on the mirrors and window surrounds. In an ideal world, yes I should get the car colour coded but I think this would actually make the car much more attractive, on a budget.

14th April 2010, 13:59	#4 (permalink)
Syx Clingfilmed Car: 2008 2.2 CTS GT Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 8,975 Thanks given: 825 Thanked 1,615 Times in 1,414 Posts iTrader: (37)	Whilst I've not had any personal use, there seems to be positive feedback for the product! Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit Back to Black vs Forever Black - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum However, from the reviews and the official site (Forever Black Car Care Products) it seems to be more of a restorer than an actual dye. Last edited by Syx; 14th April 2010 at 14:01.

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13th April 2010, 20:50	#2 (permalink)
dw7 Thread starter Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	To clarify, this is something I would like to avoid doing every few weeks so rather than masking the greyness, I would like a permanent solution.

14th April 2010, 13:33	#3 (permalink)
dw7 Thread starter Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	Anyone used this stuff before? Forever Black Bumper/Trim cleaner reconditioner dye on eBay (end time 12-May-10 22:21:53 BST)

14th April 2010, 23:15	#5 (permalink)
gers Supporter Car: 2007 CTS-GT. 1.8 (NHB) Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,970 Thanks given: 508 Thanked 473 Times in 422 Posts iTrader: (109)	I'm actually just in the process of trying this stuff out. Plasticare Trim Dye BLACK Plastic / Rubber Bumper Paint on eBay (end time 25-Apr-10 13:24:13 BST) First impressions are pretty good. I'll let you know how it goes.

15th April 2010, 20:31	#6 (permalink)
dw7 Thread starter Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	I think I'm going to go ahead with a more commercial product, from America... Forever Black Dye Kit - A must have! on eBay (end time 23-Apr-10 19:10:42 BST) Can't go too wrong for £15 inc delivery.

15th April 2010, 22:47	#7 (permalink)
gers Supporter Car: 2007 CTS-GT. 1.8 (NHB) Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,970 Thanks given: 508 Thanked 473 Times in 422 Posts iTrader: (109)	Yeah, you'll probably find they are all something similar anyway. I got most of my trim done today, ran out of stuff as I've been playing around with it to find the best way of applying it I must say it does look awesome, was pretty easy doing the sills and arches, was a bit more tricky doing the front and rear splitters with all the curves and small sections in them. I'll post a few pics tomorrow and you can see what you think.

15th April 2010, 23:21	#10 (permalink)
dw7 Thread starter Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	Wow, impressive! That just one coat?

15th April 2010, 23:30	#12 (permalink)
gers Supporter Car: 2007 CTS-GT. 1.8 (NHB) Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,970 Thanks given: 508 Thanked 473 Times in 422 Posts iTrader: (109)	Yeah just one coat, and when you apply something on top like Back to Black, it deepens the colour even more. Best way of applying it, is to use a new paint brush, if you can find one that has very soft bristles as the product is very thin, an old brush or one with hard bristles can leave brush marks. The good thing about this stuff is that if your not happy with the finish you can just wipe it off with some white spirit and re-do it.

15th April 2010, 23:33	#13 (permalink)
geraintl Car: 2007 1.8 3dr NHB CTS Join Date: 9th March 2010 Location: Blackwood, South Wales Posts: 106 Thanks given: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	cheers for the help and advice lets just hope the effect lasts!

16th April 2010, 20:27	#16 (permalink)
dw7 Thread starter Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	That is amazing gers, basically looks colour coded, yup! I did order some "Forever Black" but if it isn't as black as that, I will cry and end up ordering your stuff. What have you applied over it to shine? Anything?

16th April 2010, 20:37	#17 (permalink)
gers Supporter Car: 2007 CTS-GT. 1.8 (NHB) Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,970 Thanks given: 508 Thanked 473 Times in 422 Posts iTrader: (109)	Thanks mate, I like it. I would be surprised if the stuff you ordered was much different. I just used some Turtle Wax black in a flash on top, the dye leaves the trim like a satin finish, so this or any similar product will deepen the colour and give a nice sheen to it.

16th April 2010, 20:40	#18 (permalink)
dw7 Thread starter Car: Vivid Type-S 2.2 Join Date: 6th August 2009 Location: UK Posts: 344 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (1)	Cool. I will probably try some Bilt Hamber Auto Balm over mine once done. Hope it doesnt rub it off though I'll stick some pics up soon too when done.

16th April 2010, 20:43	#19 (permalink)
Osarkon Car: 2.2 5 Door, Champagne Silver Join Date: 2nd August 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 461 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	That's got to be a much better alternative to colour coding for those with black civics. Even if you have to re-apply it once every 6 months, look at the saving!

16th April 2010, 20:44	#20 (permalink)
Wire_Gal <3 Car: Seat Leon Cupra Join Date: 14th May 2009 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 2,110 Thanks given: 150 Thanked 177 Times in 177 Posts iTrader: (8)	Ooh looks really good I think I might invest in some...